re: Terron Armstead, a 306-pound tackle, runs a jaw-dropping 40

quote:Central Michigan left tackle Eric Fisher had an impressive Combine and he is making a case to be the first tackle selected over Joeckel. Fisher (6-7, 306) finished in the top 10 with an official 5.05 time in the 40. His 10-yard split was 1.70 and that was one of the better times for the offensive linemen. Fisher did well in the field work and showcased nice technique with good feet. Joeckel remains the favorite to be the first tackle selected, but Fisher is giving the Chiefs, among others, something to think about.

Another Combine stand out was Oregon guard/tackle Kyle Long. He had the third-fastest 40-yard dash time of 4.94 seconds. His 10-yard split was 1.8 seconds. Long looked very athletic in the field work. At 6-foot-6, 313-pounds, Long seems to have the potential to play tackle in the NFL. Long's strong performance at the Combine should help him, and it wouldn't be surprising if his stock steadily rises until draft

A LT plays 90 percent of the game enclosed in a square area of about 5 yards, especially on a team that throws as often as the Saints. This guy's 40 time is about as relevant as Walter Thomas' backflip.

quote:For all those times the Guard has to pull 40 yards down the field. quote: When an OL has to pull to get outside on a lb'er or a corner, its the speed that counts, not necessarily his size. Footwork and quickness, not speed.

When ypu have a 300+ lb guy that runs a sub 5.0 40, footwork and quickness are usually part of his build!

And I'll give you a little help, when an offside OL pulls and runs outside and 10 yds downfiled, he ususally has covered at least 20-25 yds at that point AND he doesn't get passed up as quickly because he is faster...duh

re: Terron Armstead, a 306-pound tackle, runs a jaw-dropping 40 (Posted on 2/24/13 at 9:46 pm to the LSUSaint)

quote:When ypu have a 300+ lb guy that runs a sub 5.0 40, footwork and quickness are usually part of his build!

And I'll give you a little help, when an offside OL pulls and runs outside and 10 yds downfiled, he ususally has covered at least 20-25 yds at that point AND he doesn't get passed up as quickly because he is faster...duh